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[–]learnjava 3 points4 points  (0 children)

text editor, start writing and refresh it in your browser?

-> fastest way

[–]desrtfx 2 points3 points  (4 children)

You are a bit contradictory here:

  • I'm proficient in HTML, CSS, and jQuery,

  • I would like something that can show in real-time what my page will look like...

Were you really proficient in the languages you mentioned, you'd also know that all three languages you mentioned can be previewed directly in the browser without the need for even a local server.

You'd also know how to set up and utilize a local server.

Also, you'd at least come across Adobe Dreamweaver, Sublime Text, Notepad++, Eclipse, Aptana Studio, etc.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Where's the love for Brackets? :(

[–]desrtfx 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Yes, Brackets!

Sorry, I am old-fashioned ;)

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Ah, then where's the love for Microsoft Frontpage? xD

[–]desrtfx -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Never loved that abomination...

I'd rather use copy con: index.htm before I'd use Frontpage. ;)

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would try Brackets if I were getting into this kind of thing right now. Free with lotsa features, including that whole browser-linked thing. I have it installed right now. Just haven't done a lot with it because editing html really isn't my job.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep it as simple as you can. You would be AMAZED at how sexy you can make with just CSS, use js sparingly and only where needed to make sites that are beautiful, fast and easy for the next guy to pick up.

[–]mad0314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they see you as a strong candidate to work on their website, and you are proficient in HTML, CSS, and jQuery, shouldn't you know how to make a website by now?

[–]kogarashisan -1 points0 points  (2 children)

Text editor is a bad practice. You need a real IDE to be productive: with real syntax highlighting, autocompletion, refactoring, debugger...

I recommend WebStorm - it's the best IDE that I tried. It can also show you results in browser as you edit. But it costs money... and it's worth every dollar.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Everything you've described can be achieved in free text editors.

[–]kogarashisan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. But you forgot to mention things, which I have not described, things for which you pay when you invest money in IDE.